Simms High School - Tiger Yearbook (Simms, MT)

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BEING OF SOUND MIND . . . We, the Class of '58, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking any wills heretofore made. We give, devise, and be- queath, Qunloadj the following possessions and obsessions to the here-named benefactors and victims: First, To the future senior classes of Simms High we leave the hope that you will be able to remember your high school days with the same savor we do. Second, Yvonne Baker would like to will her carefree typically Baker gait to Barbara Wiegand, Nancy Blessing bequeaths her chocolate brown eyes and the art of using them to Richard Ewing. To Larry Williams, Dale Clark would like to divulge the secret of his creamy complexion -- f a nightly bath in Vodka J, Judy Couch relinquishes the charge of sixth period study hall back to Bill Aubert, To Wally Wight, who always wanted to be a cat, Leslie Crepeau leaves George, her favorite feline, so Wally can take lessons from an expert, Mark Eisenzimer bequeaths his calm outlook on life to Hazel Ann Tessman. To Steve Edwards, Eldon Gray wishes to leave his petite figure, Bill Harris is at last giving up his collection of gimmicks -- chicken hooks, cow eye- balls, firecrackers, etc, -- to anyone who can make good use of it, Wanta try, Ber- nard? Donnie Jacobsen bequeaths her ability to keep 'em laughing feither with or atj to Charlie Mathews, a fellow comedian. Joe Johnston wills his soft-shoe shuffle to Russell Hatler for use on the dance floor. To Carol Nash, Shirley Keiper would like to leave her love of arguing. Bill Leistiko bequeaths his filibustering ability to James Caldwell. Her broken speedometer, Dorothy Lynes would like to leave to anyone who'd like to challenge it. How about it, Gary Anderson? Paul McCann has consented to give up his bow and arrow to Emily Hall. Happy hunting, Em! Gary Murdoch wishes to leave his soft-spoken manner to Donna Nichols. To Terry Couch, Arlen Rammell leaves his red beard. Keep trying, Terry! Zelda Richter bequeaths her signal system, methods, and instruction book on how to use them to future English classes. Connie Robbins wills her brotherly love to Fay Turner, His Jokes for Every Occasion' book, Teddy Robbins passes on to Joann Kolwyck, To Betty Skelton, Sandy Sprott would like to leave her shy ways and her inferiority complex. Wilbur Taylor bequeaths his monkey wrench to the Freshman girls' General Science class, so they can build that model car. Jim Thoroughrnan would like to give his charm and good looks to Bill Miller. To Ed Whitcraft, Bernice Carver wills her quiet, reserved personality. Gabe Takala bequeaths his connections in Fairfield to Charles Walt. To the Junior Class, Betty Lou Thomson would like to leave her co-operative spirit, Third. As a class, our heartfelt thanks are left to all of you-- for the four most wonderful years of our lives. IN WITNESS WHEREOF: 15 8 Q-cb

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HIGHLIGHTS . . . See that excited creature blundering into the hallowed halls of Simms high! That is you, September, 1954, an age or two ago, Remember your thoughts as you looked over your new-found classmates -- Hmm, she's cute -- l think I'd like to know that kid, wonder if we'll be friends? lt wasn't long before you were friends, all thirty of you -- Yvonne Baker, Bernice Carver, Judy Couch, class presidentg Leslie Crepeau, Dale Clark Mark Ehenzirner, Guy Fish, Eldon Gray, Bill Harris, Donnie Jacobsen, Joe Johnston, Shirley Keiper, Dave Konopatske, Bill Leistiko, Dorothy Lynes, Connie Mc- Cann, Paul McCann, Gary Murdoch, Arlen Rammell, Zelda Richter, Connie Robbins, Martha Jean Robbins, Teddy Robbins, Mary Stinchfield, Floyd Suek, Gabe Takala, class secretray-treasurerg Wilbur Taylor, Betty Thomson, Carlo Tobel, and Jim Thor- oughman, Vice President, You really got an education that first year -- you learned how to play hookey without getting caught before you got awayg how to scream effectively when that black Stude took a cornerg how to get kicked out of Phil's English class three times a week and remain in school: how to play the chromatic scale at just the proper intervals to cover up what was REALLY going on in those practice closets. Those were the wilder years, the corn was green, and the laughter irrepressible, but somehow you lived to claim the title of Sophomores, Judy Pym, Marge Whitcraft, and Edna Arland joined you that yearg Guy Fish and Mary Stinchfield left. Dorothy Lynes, Bill Leistiko, and Leslie Crepeau took over the officers duties that year, Bet you'll never forget John's pet name for you in Geometry -- was it Dimbulb? Knothead? General Motors? Dist, of Col, ? Remember the basketball trips -- especially the one to Shelby,Gary? f'?'?'?J The Junior Class became a well-known phrase around the entire community. Though you lost Judy Pym, Edna Arland, Martha Jean Robbins, Connie McCann, and Dave Konopatskeg you gained John Bates, Karen Siemens, and Dave Hasbrouck. Your elected officers were Bill Leistiko, Paul McCann, and Dave Konopatske, with Jim Crawford as your sponsor, You're Only Young Once' came to be your motto from play -time after. Remember the time the class clown put his shoes on the wrong feet, and threw you into spasms? You didn't do TOO much racing with cars, but those desk- digs were tops, weren't they Dave, Donnie, and Joe? Say, Bill, where's the foolproof hiding place for Mercs, Huh? And Clarksie, you never DID pay back that 7042! Harris, did you EVER get full? What happened to Miss McGinnis's glass? After practice you used to,turn the stage into a dance hall and go a few rounds to Butterfly, 'Sentimental Journey, Come Go With Me, or Memories Are Made of This. Four crazy, wonder- ful weeks were over -- but you were so much more a class now, so much closer to each other -- and so eagerly looking forward to the rest of the year, most of all the Prom -- Calling All Comets, No revelation on the climax of that hilarious year -- the class picnic --- Spoon men never telll Remember?! Seniors so soon! You re -elected Jim as class sponsor, chose Gabe Takala, Donnie Jacobsen, and Dorothy Lynes as officers. Nancy Blessing and Sandy Sprott joined the classy Karen Siemens, John Bates, Dave Hasbrouck, Floyd Suek, and Carlo Tobel left, So many times during your senior year, the air of This is the last time, hung over your activities. Here it is graduation day, and you must look forward into Life. But these years, and these friends, you must never, never forget.

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AND THEN? The silver coins sink dizzily into the jade-lined pool leaving trails of sparkling bubbles for the gleeful figures to dive after. What a glorious setting for our class re- union -- that Gabe Takala always was a dear --- and now to open his Palm Springs re- sort to his old classmates, asking only that we entertain him by diving for dimes as he tosses them from his shaded lounge. Here comes Zelda with another bushel of coins: wonder if she's finished cleaning the stables? Oh, that 1.468118 Crepeau won't get out of my way! She insists on filling Dobbin's aching molar! It's just like old times even with all the celebrities in our midst, There's Yvonne Baker, voted Mrs. American Homemaker of 1968. And there's THE Bernice Carver, who sings for the Swingin with SAMMY dance band, Strolling in our direction is Professor Murdoch, who in- structs ancient history at Vassar. Ah, a genuine autograph-victim! He only defeated Bouncin Benito himself! It's 0l1I old buddy, Mark Eisenzimer, with his curls grown out! When Bing lostfhis hair and teeth, Joe Johnston took over. It's The Groaner No, 2l Is that a thrush lhear? Oh, that's Connie practicing her bird imitations, She plays Tweety -Pie for Walt Disney. It 's fun to say of the gal who took over for Betty Crock- er, She tried out her recipes on us at play practice 10 years ago! None other than Betty Thomson! I guess you could call that guy a celebrity too, but don't ask for an autograph -- he'll do it on your arm with the needle! Yup, it's Paul McCann, Barnum and Bailey's professional tatooer, Hello, folks, this is Ramblin Rammell, your favor- ite county extention agent! Arlen and Bill Leistiko, our good -will ambassador to Africa, are discussing problems of the soil -- Montanan and Mau-Mau. Bill is teaching the Head-hunters how to grow productive corn by inserting a shrunken head in each mound, This gal came all the way from the Arctic! Nano, what in the world do you do in that ice-box? Chew rawhide for 10 little Eskimosl she answers without bat- ting an eye. Who are the two little men in the gray flannel suits with the ba ld heads? Oh, it's Gray and Harris, Inc. , that psychiatric team that has been investigating the human mentality, Pull up another couch, their favorite diseptomaniac, Dorothy Lynes, is here. What gives with the auction in Palm Springs? It's Donnie Jacobsen assisting Wilbur in unloading his used cars. Well, isn't that sweet -- she's throwing in a dozen eggs from her chicken farm with each sale. There's that Shirley Keiper, the brilliant criminal lawyer. How'er things behind the bar? We've got a thriller up now. All about some funds that were embezzled from the accounts of Woolworth's Gee -- who done it? Shhh-- She hesitates till our old classmate Teddy Robbins walks by, then nods meaningfully in his direction. I understand that professional sleuth, Dale Clark, has been assisting you. Well, says Kipes, he spends most of his time spy- glassing for a womanI s Hi, gang! There's Sandy Sprott. Sorry I'm late, but my last speech class is always overtime. Why is that? Well, you see, l've been giv- ing diction lessons to Elvis Presley -- Look at that big brown and white Trailer-house! Judy finally got her dream, But why the TWO front doors? Well, Jude answers, One is to let Wilbur in, and the other is none of your business! Who's shell-pink Corvet? Oh, that belongs to Old Smoothie, the polititian running for truant officer, our pal, Jim Thoroughman. Now that we're all present and accounted for, let's dive for dimes -- last one in is a Fork-man!